Job Description
Job Requisition: Contract Project Manager Infrastructure & DevOps Transformation
Position Overview
We are seeking a Project Manager (9-Month Engagement) to lead and coordinate initiatives across traditional enterprise infrastructure and modern DevOps-aligned delivery teams. This is a time-bound role focused on delivering high-impact infrastructure and automation initiatives within a defined 9-month period.
This role is responsible for driving execution of projects spanning data center, network, compute, storage, and cloud platforms, while integrating automation, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
The ideal candidate combines strong foundational infrastructure expertise with a practical understanding of DevOps operating models, enabling them to bridge legacy operational teams with modern engineering practices and accelerate outcomes within a compressed timeline.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Program Delivery
- Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and platform-related initiatives, including:
- Data center, server, network, and storage projects
- Cloud migrations (private/public/hybrid)
- Automation and DevOps enablement efforts
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks, and budgets to align with the 9-month delivery window
- Drive alignment across cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, platform engineering, and application teams
Infrastructure & Operations Alignment
- Partner with traditional infrastructure teams to:
- Modernize operational processes
- Improve patching, deployment, and maintenance workflows
- Increase visibility into dependencies and service impacts
- Ensure projects align with enterprise standards for resiliency, security, and compliance
DevOps & Modern Delivery Enablement
- Facilitate adoption of DevOps practices, including:
- CI/CD pipeline integration
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
- Automated testing and deployment practices
- Act as a liaison between infrastructure teams and engineering teams to enable faster, more reliable delivery
Governance & Reporting
- Provide clear status reporting to stakeholders and leadership
- Track KPIs related to delivery timelines, risk, and operational improvements
- Ensure adherence to governance frameworks (change management, risk controls, audit requirements)
Stakeholder Management
- Engage with senior stakeholders across technology and business units
- Facilitate decision-making and resolve blockers quickly
- Communicate complex technical initiatives in a clear, business-friendly manner
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in IT Project/Program Management
- Strong background in traditional infrastructure environments, including:
- Servers, OS (Windows/Linux), virtualization
- Network and data center operations
- Storage and backup/recovery systems
- Proven experience managing cross-functional infrastructure initiatives at scale
- Solid understanding of ITIL-based operational processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of DevOps principles and tools, including:
- CI/CD pipelines (e.G., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
- Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience supporting cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with Agile and hybrid delivery models
- Experience driving automation and operational efficiency initiatives
- PMP, PgMP, or Agile/Scrum certification
Key Competencies
- Ability to operate effectively across legacy and modern technology paradigms
- Strong organizational and execution discipline, especially in time-bound engagements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to translate between infrastructure and engineering teams
- Results-oriented with a focus on accelerated delivery and measurable outcomes
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Hopkins, MN |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $65 |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | http://www.lancesoft.com/ |
About Company
We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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